Glory Days Equestrian

Glory Days Equestrian Glory Days Equestrian is a professional lesson and training program based in Renton, WA at beautiful Hothi Family Ranch.

We offer lessons, training, and showing opportunities year round.

Congratulations to .in.the.saddle on a second trip to National Finals!! It has been an honor and a joy to coach Elise t...
04/29/2026

Congratulations to .in.the.saddle on a second trip to National Finals!! It has been an honor and a joy to coach Elise the past 5+ years and watch her grow as a rider and mature into a confident young woman! The class didn’t go as planned, but being at Nationals is a huge accomplishment, and I know Elise has many more successes in her future. We are all so proud of you Elise!

Congratulations to all our Glory Days riders who competed at Zone Finals this past weekend!!🌟Elise Aldea qualified for N...
03/12/2026

Congratulations to all our Glory Days riders who competed at Zone Finals this past weekend!!

🌟Elise Aldea qualified for Nationals in the Varsity Intermediate Flat on ‘s Beau🌟 We are excited to see her shine on the national platform for the second time!

Rosa Pinheiro - 3rd JV novice O/F and 3rd JV Novice flat
Brielle Ciercowski- 4th JV novice o/f
Natalie Ryan - 4th JV beginner WT
Alexi McGoran - 5th Future Beginner WTC
Nicole Aldea - 4th Future Beginner WTC
Lily Brenes - 3rd Future Novice o/f team day

Well done, riders! Proud of all your hard work and dedication this season!

Glory Days Equestrian IEA team is proud to be sending 7 riders and 3 horses to Zone Finals in Sherwood, Oregon this week...
03/04/2026

Glory Days Equestrian IEA team is proud to be sending 7 riders and 3 horses to Zone Finals in Sherwood, Oregon this weekend. In order to support the costs of travel, we are looking for sponsors to donate to IEA Zone 9 for each horse!

Horses attending are:
⭐️ Goldie
⭐️ Dragonfly
⭐️ Silas

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7HRERH25RDPHG

🏆 IEA Regionals 🏆Congratulations to our Region Qualifiers on a great post-season show! So proud to announce that each of...
02/17/2026

🏆 IEA Regionals 🏆

Congratulations to our Region Qualifiers on a great post-season show! So proud to announce that each of them will be advancing to Zone Finals in Oregon next month!

We were honored to have our farm selected to host Regionals. Big thanks to and for dividing and conquering the hosting duties, and to my team for putting on another beautiful, fun and safe show. The teamwork in our region really does make the dream work!

Congratulations to
Elise Aldea - Varsity Intermediate flat and fences
Rosa Pinhiero - JV Novice flat and fences
Brielle Cierkowski - JV Novice fences
Natalie Ryan - JV Beginner flat
Eleanor Webb - Future Intermediate Flat
Alexi McGoran - Future beginner flat
Nicole Aldea - future beginner flat

Elise Aldea received the Sportsmanship Award, and Re*****on Farm’s Dragonfly earned a well-deserved “Horse of the Day” award!

Thank you for the photos!

Zone finals here we come!

🌟Looking for her next Kiddo! Dance The Night Away, AKA “Danny” – The Ultimate Partner in and out of the Ring 🌟Danny is a...
02/04/2026

🌟Looking for her next Kiddo! Dance The Night Away, AKA “Danny” – The Ultimate Partner in and out of the Ring 🌟

Danny is a 12-year-old, 14.1 Quarter Horse mare who is your next .70s-.80s WINNER! Sadly outgrown, Danny is looking for her next brave kid to go win the jumpers with! She is as careful as they come and never takes a rail, and always steps in to win. Danny is as steady as they come in the barn, stands well for grooming, baths, farrier, and vet, loads and hauls great. Danny has experience in the jumper and equitation rings through .80 and 2’6 with scope for more, and has done pony club, beach trips and trail riding. She could also easily cross over into dressage or other disciplines. A great all-around horse! She is calm, kind, and reliable, making her a joy to handle day-to-day, she brings all her heart when it’s time to perform.

✨ Highlights:

Proven competition record up to .80m / 2’6” at LWSC and Cascade Horse Shows
No stop, no spook – always honest and dependable
A crowd favorite in the jumper ring with her brave style and willing attitude
Great to handle: easy with the vet, farrier, and loading
Fantastic personality that makes her a barn favorite
Danny’s current kid has sadly outgrown her, but this special mare still has so much to give. She’s ready to be your next show partner, confidence builder, and best friend.

🥕 Asking: High Fours
🏡 Good home with an established program is a must

Located in Duvall, WA
Contact Anna for more info!

01/27/2026

"Recently, I sat with a young professional I coach as she weighed the reality of shutting down her operation. This isn’t a story about a lack of talent or work ethic. It is a story about an industry that has become increasingly difficult to navigate for those building from the ground up.

She didn’t come from money. She became a professional out of necessity to make a living in the world she loves. She is the definition of grit. She works grueling hours, reinvests every dollar, and develops horses with thoughtful patience. She has sacrificed financial stability and a personal life to build something honest. Yet, she is left questioning whether a sustainable future exists here.

She is not alone. Across the country, a generation of talented trainers is quietly asking: Is the path forward still there?

In the Hunter/Jumper world, success was once built on “sweat equity”—the idea that hard work could bridge the gap between passion and a profitable business. But beyond rising costs, there is a deep personal drain.

Young trainers often protect their clients from the sport’s high costs out of pure compassion. As the professional I work with shares, “It is not the horses that make this industry difficult. Give me a horse that bucks or bolts or needs medical rehab any day. It is the people that make it difficult.”

“You worked hard, you stayed up late, you gave your heart and soul,” she continues. “And still, it’s not enough, but not because I am not enough.”

📎 Continue reading Stacy DePalma's article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2026/01/26/the-exhausting-tightrope-a-young-equestrians-story-of-grit-burnout-and-the-fight-for-a-future/
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Congratulations to this awesome team on a great season! They worked hard all season, showing up for team practices, dem...
01/02/2026

Congratulations to this awesome team on a great season! They worked hard all season, showing up for team practices, demonstrated progress in the arena, and put on a great 2 day host show to close out the main season. It has been an honor to coach each and every one of you!

Congratulations to our Regionals qualifiers:eq and.molly

Brielle Ciercowski
Eleanor Webb

Alexi McGoran

Looking forward to Region finals on Feb 14!

Our first day of our first host show at our new farm was a blast! Thank you for the beautiful photos, for judging, st...
12/07/2025

Our first day of our first host show at our new farm was a blast! Thank you for the beautiful photos, for judging, steward, EMT, and all the Glory Days and folks for helping put on an awesome show!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to one of the unsung heroes of Glory Days, Saveria. Today is her last day after two years of groom...
10/29/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to one of the unsung heroes of Glory Days, Saveria. Today is her last day after two years of grooming for me, and we wish her all the best as she continues pursuing her career as a vet tech! Saveria has saved my day more times than I can count, and has been the easiest and best help I’ve ever had. She anticipates needs, helps keep me on schedule, and her calm nature draws the horses in and keeps them calm and happy. The vet world is lucky to have her and I have no doubt her good attitude and excellent work ethic will take her far. Thank you, Saveria, for everything, you will be missed!!

These pics got to me after I made the post, but they deserve their own! Eleanor and Adonis have come so far this season ...
09/24/2025

These pics got to me after I made the post, but they deserve their own! Eleanor and Adonis have come so far this season and it has been such a joy to help Eleanor figure out how to keep herself calm and confident to bring out the best in herself and Adonis. They ended the season with their first ever .90 jump in the gamblers choice, AND laid down a spectacular trip in their first derby together, earning an 87 in their first round. Well done Eleanor!!

Address

21623 184th Avenue SE
Renton, WA
98058

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(918) 724-1633

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